Long time readers of this blog will fondly remember the work of George Robotham who passed away suddenly in 2013, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Many of George’s articles (like this one) mention the extraordinary work of Geoff McDonald – George’s friend and mentor. Sadly, Geoff passed away … [Read more...] about Vale Geoff McDonald
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Why The Death Of George Robotham Matters
Why The Death Of George Robotham Matters Today, 11th September 2015, marks the 2nd Anniversary of the passing of a legend in safety A great and fitting tribute to the late George Robotham – see his work here – Thanks heaps for doing this Phil. “A great talent and thinker in the world of safety … [Read more...] about Why The Death Of George Robotham Matters
New Safety Award to Honour George Robotham
New Safety Award to Honour the late George Robotham Regular readers of this blog would know what a prolific writer and excellent communicator the late George Robotham was. We were flooded by hundreds of condolence messages from people he has helped, both personally and via his writing, during his … [Read more...] about New Safety Award to Honour George Robotham
25 Ways to stuff up a Safety Management System
Today is probably the most important national occasion in Australia and NZ. ANZAC Day – 25 April – marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. The day our combined forces landed on the beaches at Gallipoli in 1915 … [Read more...] about 25 Ways to stuff up a Safety Management System
Why OHS People Become Cynics
This article was written a year or so ago by the late great George Robotham but never published. There has been a lot of debate lately about whether cynicism and scepticism regarding safety is healthy or toxic (See four indicators of toxic safety culture). I think then it is time for George’s … [Read more...] about Why OHS People Become Cynics
OHS Challenges in Australia
OHS Challenges in AustraliaThis is one of the best safety papers I have read for a long, long time and TOTALLY RELEVANT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD. Its Author, George Robotham admits to having a healthy dis-respect for many common approaches to OHS Management and OHS Training – and he backs up … [Read more...] about OHS Challenges in Australia
Vale George Robotham
Vale George Robotham – Safety Legend! I just heard the devastating news that my friend, mentor and major contributor to this blog, Safety Legend George Robotham, has passed away after a short stay in Hospital. Regular readers of this blog will have enjoyed his articles and ebooks – writing and … [Read more...] about Vale George Robotham
